Glasto: Day 2

Guy Garvey and Richard Hawley to duet on Glasto Other stage

28 June 2008 - After years of rain, the second day of Glastonbury has been warm and sunny for the 180,000 people at the festival. And the mud at Worthy Farm started to dry up.

Although much of the focus has been on Amy Winehouse and Jay-Z, the Other Stage is likely to prove a major draw for those who aren't tempted by the Pyramid stage.

Elbow's Guy Garvey has been on site since Thursday (26 June) and he told 6 Music about the plan for their set, which follows Duffy.

Asked about rumours of a guest appearance, he said: "Was the little birdy a rockabilly from Sheffield? Yeah, Rich Hawley's joining us on stage and also we've got a load of strings - people who are playing with artists all over the festival are coming just for the craic to join us for one of the songs as well."

"Was the little birdy a rockabilly from Sheffield?"
Guy Garvey

Hawley sang on The Fix on Elbow's current album, The Seldom Seen Kid .

"Respect"

Massive Attack headline the Other Stage and they are set to play plenty of unfamilar material having aired eight new songs at the Meltdown festival.

Asked about the set list, Robert "3D" Del Naja said: "I like going to see bands play new stuff, but I also know that when I go and see bands I want to hear certain things.

"People have come there and they are waiting for you, they have gathered and you've got to pay them respect for that. And respect often means doing things that make them happy, but at the same time you've got to test yourself as well."

Claudette

Meanwhile, The Raconteurs got a massive crowd when they played the Pyramid Stage. And Jack White dedicated the song Top Yourself to his guitar Claudette.

Shakin' Stevens kicked off proceedings on the Pyramid stage and made some bold claims for his set.

"When I came off I was told it was the biggest crowd and reaction they've had on the Pyramid stage as an opening artist, so for that I'm very, very pleased," he said. His 1981 single This Ole House got the biggest response from the audience.

Martha Wainwright was joined by beatboxer Shlomo, and blues man Seasick Steve proved an entertaining character on the Pyramid stage, as he swigged from a bottle of Jack Daniels during his set.

Crowded House serenaded the security and managed to persuade one of them to turn and face them, and singer Neil Finn referred to one of the security staff - number 110 - when he changed the lyrics to Don't Dream It's Over.


Andre Paine